SMEs in rural areas without access to fast fibre broadband are turning to 4G as an alternative. 4G is the fourth generation of mobile communication technology and the successor to 3G.
3 ways to connect
You can connect devices using a 4G router, mobile broadband hotspot device or by tethering from a smartphone.
Benefits
SIM-only contracts are available on 30 days, which is useful for temporary sites. 4G is fast allowing remote workers to easily access cloud-hosted applications. It is a portable solution which works anywhere with a good 4G signal in the UK. There is no need for a telephone line, broadband or a lengthy contract.
Things to note
There may be a limit set by some mobile providers on tethering. You need to keep an eye on usage as mobile data is not usually unlimited and out-of-bundle charges can be high. It is usually more expensive than fibre broadband, which is generally unlimited.
Is there any way to manage usage?
Jola recently launched Mobile Manager, a complete end-to-end management portal for estates of mobile SIMs. Jola partners can activate SIMs, monitor usage, add bolt-ons or bar SIMs as required, to mitigate bill shock. It is one portal, where SIMs from multiple networks and fixed IP SIMs can be managed directly by partners and their end users, if the partner grants access.
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